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PAST NEWS: -- 8/29/07 NEW ENGLAND FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVALCo-Directors Mike Pecci and Ian McFarland just wrapped production on the new music video for Agnostic Front. The video looks amazing with custom made filters and stunning beautiful colors. It’
Director Benjamin Oliver had a big month with both his acclaimed documentary "Easy Trouble" on the Charms” and his music video for the Sterns “The Buffer Zone” being accepted to the New England Film and Video Festival. Congratulations to Ben for all his hard work! -- 8/20/07 - Mike acquires the rights to COLD HARD CASH! The film has grown out of its original venue and will not be released on the Suicide Girls site. Mike Pecci is now independently releasing it in full co-operation with Suicide Girls. The film now heads out to festivals before its big Internet release. -- 8/12/07 Mike Pecci is proud to be represented by MAMA Management!
It just became official that Pia Schachter at MAMA Management will now represent Mike as a film and music video director. Check out the official site for more details: LINK -- 7/01/07 Costume Designer Shannon Hatch releases her website! -- 7/01/07 Cold Hard Cash
Mike just recently completed a short film for Suicide Girls. It’s called “COLD HARD CASH” and is a gritty action/exploitation film. Shot over three days here in Boston the film is loaded with Girls, sex, & violence. Everything you would expect from a hard-boiled exploitation film. The film will be release world wide soon from SuicideGirls.com Cold Hard Cash Crew: -- 6/25/07 New Studio Space in Waltham. Mike & Stereoscopic Pictures moves into new studio space with Devilfish Films in Waltham! -- THE CREW 2007
I get asked for crew recommendations all the time so I figured that I could make it easy for those looking for the best. I put together a crew page that will have contact info for all the professionals I work with. These people are extremely talented and are the first that I call when work comes in. Crew Page -- 4/3/07 DIECAST video Released!!!
DIECAST recently completed a captivating new video for the track "Nothing I Could Say" with acclaimed writer/directors Ian McFarland (SICK OF IT ALL) and Mike Pecci. The directors' unique vision and dedication was a perfect fit for the track, ultimately resulting in an epic, conceptual piece that is sure to grab people's attention. The video stars actors John Hart, Erica Dyer, Billy Karedes, and the members of Diecast.
The video premiered last night on Myspace and Youtube and will be premiering on MTV2 later this month. They also released a sweet sexy trailer cut with sound effects by: Drew Renaud Producer/Director/Editor: Ian McFarland -- 3/30/04 Article in Cape Cod Times.
“Politics meets rock in duo's Internet video” BOSTON - Their video doesn't take a stand on abortion, but the short clip produced and filmed by Cape-connected pair Benjamin Oliver and Mike Pecci does take on the political hot potato. -- 2/23/07 Best Experimental Film
Just got the award in the mail today from The Rome International Film Festival for Best Experimental film for "FLIGHT". A naked pregnant lady, how cool is that! -- 2/15/07 THE STERNS
Just wrapped on a little indi-video for the band The Sterns. I got to work again with director Benjamin Oliver and with Gaffer Mark Price(this kid kicks ass!) We did a lot of cool camera tricks and low budget effects. The video should be a lot of fun to watch! -- 2/10/07 The Absolute Podcast!
So the votes are in and Starvin with Louis was voted the “The Absolute Podcast” by Absolute Vodka. We were up against others great shows like: “Tiki Bar TV”, “TV Guide Talk”, and “The Ricky Gervais Show”(he is the guy from the British version of The Office). Winners in other categories include; Best Band – The Beatles, Best Comedian – Jerry Seinfeld, and Best Gangster Flick – The Godfather. Thank you everyone who voted! Check out the final results here: http://absolut.com/100absolutes?brandid=67 -- 2/05/07 Phoenix Cover #02
Those of you in Boston grab the new issue of the Boston Phoenix. I shot the images for the cover story about Boston Burlesque Troops. Once again I was able to team up with Lawrence Sampson and his awesome production design. He made that background out of cheap leather in about an hour and a half. I also worked with gaffer Mark Price. The ladies were a lot of fun and the shoot was pretty laid back. It's cool to have another cover under the belt. For those of you who aren't near Boston you can check out the article at: http://www.thephoenix.com/ -- 1/30/07 DIECAST Metal
We just wrapped production on our latest music video for DIECAST on Century Media. This was the first time I was able to Co-Direct with Ian McFarland and will be my first MTV aired director credit. The video came out awesome. 4 weeks of pre-production and the best crew in town enabled us to make one hell of a video. Shot as a complete narrative story it takes place in the 1940’s and follows around a crime scene photographer played by my old acting pal John Hart. Got to work with some new faces this time around and teamed up with a lot of the old favorites. Wait till you guys see it! Cast -- 1/20/07 – The Subway Stalker Screens in RI.
The Subway Stalker screened at the Artist Exchange Film Festival in Rhode Island yesterday. It screened to a crowd of about 50 people and received rave reviews. Shannon and I were able to attend last minute and were on hand for questions and answers. Everyone wanted to know about this Tim guy. Was it real? Did he really do those things? It was a lot of fun getting reactions from people who had no connection to the film or us. Motif Magazine wrote a small blurb about it: “Subway Stalker,” by Michael Pecci and starring Tim Downey, takes a mere five minutes of your time, but leaves you a bit stunned for a spell. It’s about a creep who inappropriately touches a plump-ish girl – as he describes her – in the metro. He hopes that if he follows her at her stop, he'll get some serious action. This rather gross episode, as recalled by its narrating anti-hero, fascinates like a lurid version of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” - written by Mike Fink MOTIF MAGAZINE -- 01/11/07 - Subway Stalker at Tromadance 2007!
This just in, The Subway Stalker has just been excepted to the 2007 Tromadance Film Festival! -- 10/31/06 - Zombie Fight!
We just finished shooting an epic photo shoot for Suicide Girls. It was with the model “Bailey” and a group of flesh hungry men. One of the zombies being played by my uncle Paul Caldera who returned to his role as a zombie for the thrid time in one of my projects! The set was once again a collaboration with production designer Lawrence Sampson and his crew! This shoot has led to two “firsts” from the website. This is the first photo shoot that they have allowed men to be in and this was also the first time the website offered the set for free to the public. They also cut a trailer for the set promoting its big Halloween day release! -- 9/11/06 - "Flight" Wins Festival Award! " I am pleased to tell you that your film was chosen as our festival's Best Experimental Film, we are sending you a "Sylvia" (very nice statuette). Congrats!" - Harry Musselwhite -- 9/05/06 Mike & Lou Produce Bank Commercials
Stereoscopic Pictures just released three brand new spots for Braintree Cooperative Bank. They were produced by Mike Pecci and Louis Scheele and can be seen on cable stations in Braintree, Quincy, and the South Shore.
-- 7/19/06 Mike, Lou, & Seth Talk about Starvin’ with Louis. The guys from Filmmakerspod.com came down to the studio and interviewed Mike, Louis, & Seth about how they make “Starvin with Louis”. The first part can be heard at the end of Episode #12 check it out. Podcasting resource for filmmakers Podcast #12 starts off with a continuation of our interview with AC and camera operator Kath Corgan. Episode #12 also has part 2 of our interview series with Specialist Michael Moriarty, who was one of several soldiers featured and responsible for shooting much of the footage for the new critically acclaimed documentary, The War Tapes. We also start a new interview series with Lisa Simmons, actor, filmmaker and founder of the Color of Film Collaborative. We close out episode #12 with an interview with Mike Pecci and Louis Scheele, creators of the very funny web series "Starvin with Louis" -- 7/14/06 Sounds of the Underground
I recently scored a backstage pass and a press pass for the “Sounds of the Underground” tour as it came through Boston. Thanks to my buddies in "Through the Eyes of the Dead" and Aaron! I was able to shoot some of the biggest metal bands around including: Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, GWAR, In Flames, and more. My photo page will be updated soon with photos from the show. -- 7/10/06 RIFF here we come!
“Flight” was just recently accepted to its third film festival, THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL! How cool is that right? I was getting ready to pack my bag for Italy when I found out that it’s taking place in Rome, Georgia!!! So all you fan’s done south get ready. light will be there September 7-10th! Check the website for exact times and ticket info: http://www.riff.tv/ -- 7/02/06 Flight accepted to NB Reel Film Festival Flight recently screened at New Bedford’s NB Film Festival hosted by southcoast247.com. Part of the festival promotion was to have local artists create posters for each film. Here is one for “Flight” created by artist James Reilly:
-- 6/30/06 Shooting The Disasters in Brooklyn
We just finished the new video for “Roger Merit & the Disasters”. We shot the video in Brooklyn NY with the brand new Panasonic HVX200 digital camera. The interesting thing about this rig is that it shoots without tape. Footage is stored on P2 Data cards and directly transferred to an edit system. It was nerve racking at first and we had to create a work flow that worked out in the field. We were shooting fast all over Brooklyn outside, so you can imagine the issues we faced with power and data transfer. We learned what works and what doesn't work really quick The best part of the new camera is that it shoot true slo-motion creating a beautiful image. Take a peek at the final product. See the video here -- 5/20/06 Trip to SOWA
Just finished screening "Flight" at the SOWA Film Festival. This marked it's first screening infront of an audience. Is's always a weird thing to watch your work with strangers. Lots of great reactions and questions after. Man I forgot how intense this movie is. -- 5/03/06 "Flight" gets into Film Festival
“Flight” will be screening at the SOWA Film Festival in Boston. The film will be screening in Session 3 on Saturday May 20th - 12:30pm -2:30pm by the Thayer Street galleries on Harrison Avenue. Check out the festivals website for purchasing info and directions: http://www.sowafilmfestival.com/ Mike will be there for the film and a question and answer panel -- 5/02/06 Starvin with Louis in This months WIRED MAGAZINE!!!
Wired magazine did an article on internet shows to watch. Starvin with Louis was featured. Right in time for our new trailer for Episode 5 check it out here: LINK -- 4/27/06 Taking Photos of Sexy People
(DAN, PALO, & LEXIE from SUICIDE GIRLS)
(KERA from SUICIDE GIRLS)
(LEXIE & PALO from SUICIDE GIRLS)
(COURTNEY, LARRY, & AARON from the crew) My creative crew was amazing and I strongly recommend using them if you are in the business: Stylist: Courtney Landers -- 4/20/06 Starvin with Louis Voted Best Local Podcast
“StarvinwithLouis.com, Louis Scheele’s cross between a cooking and comedy show, came in a strong second. Lou is undoubtedly a cool guy — he cooked lunch for Phoenix reporter Camille Dodero, who interviewed him. We like Lou’s attitude. He saw a tag line by a TV chef that there was “more to cook than ramen noodles,” and that “ticked me off. The point of my show is simple, there is more to cook than ramen noodles, but some of us are stuck with that shit. Starvin’ with Louis is about living on a budget and keeping a sense of humor.’’ Louis’s tag: “Louis shows you there is more to cooking than spending a shitload of money.” Thanks everyone who voted and read the full article here: LINK -- 4/5/06 – SICK OF IT ALL!!!
Photo by Jason Zucco CREW Directed By: Ian McFarland -- 3/15/06 – An Intense Lady
Just finished an amazing photo shoot with the beautiful “Hellah” from SG. The first of many SG shoots soon to come with Art Direction by: Lawrence Sampson. -- 3/10/06 – In the Studio
-- 3/3/06 – Update -- 2/25/06 – Capturing A Rap Artist
I was hired by “Weekly Dig” to take a photo of Boston’s EDO G. A full-page spread of the photo was published in this week’s magazine -- 01/19/06 – Shooting the Moon
Last weekend Mike shot the music video for the Boston based band “Shoot the Moon” directed by Lawrence Sampson.(You can read more about Larry in the weeks Boston Phoenix) They shot the video over at High Output studios with a full crew and custom build sets. The video was shot digitally on XL-2 with prime lenses. My crew was amazingly talented, thanks to everyone involved!” Gaffer: Silas Tyler -- 01/18/06 – On the cover of Dig Magazine!!! "I really LOVED your dig cover, it is hands down one of the most graceful they have had to date...simply gorgeous!" - pia (www.piapix.com)
-- 01/10/06 – Starvin with Louis in the news again!!!
This weeks edition of the Boston Phoenix features an article on Starvin with Louis. The reporter also guest star's in the most recent episode. Check out the article here. See the epsiode. -- 01/05/06 – The Unseen buy Photo’s -- 12/20/05 – Working with a Pro -- 12/01/05 – Photographing a Beauty
I was lucky enough to do a photo shoot with the lovely “Janice”. It’s my best series so far. Click Here to see the full set. -- 11/09/05 – Video #2 Play’s on “Fuse” -- 8/25/05 - New Video on MTV & Fuse!!!
The Ramallah “The Horror and the Gag” video we shot can be seen on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" and Fuse TV's "Metal Asylum". It is also available online: CLICK HERE -- 8/20/05 – Tackling Punk! I filmed my first ever-punk video! Shot the newest video for “The Unseen” with Ian and Killswitch Productions. Worked with the same crew as the Ramallah video. -- 8/15/05 – Ramallah Music Video -- 8/4/05 – Recent Work Shown at 2005 Woodshole Film Festival. You can see the trailer that I was hired to cut for "Life After Leukemia" here: TRAILER -- 8/3/05 – Starvin’ With Louis continues to Grow! -- 8/1/05 – Boston Photography
-- 7/20/05 – Featured in Full Online Interview! Read it HERE. -- 6/17/05 - Showcased in Los Angeles.
I was asked to have some of my photography showcased at this years Deviant Art Summit in LA. Four of my prints ( It’s Snowing 6, Grungy Arches, The Lonely Walk of Intelligence, and Who’s Out there ) will be hanging and on display at the conference on June 17th &18th. As payment I was given a free print account where these prints and soon many more are available to the public at low prices. If you are interested check out my DAPrints here:
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-- 5/21/05 - Hungry Fans!
The cooking show (I'm Starvin w/ Louis) hits big with over 70,000 hits to our site in it’s first three days on the web! Everyone is drooling over our “tasteless” Cooking and can’t wait for episode two.(currently in production) -- 5/12/05 - Life after Leukemia
Lawrence Sampson as a young J. Withers Ben Oliver’s contribution to this year’s Boston 48 Hour Film Project took all at the awards ceremony last night. “Life after Leukemia” is the story of a washed out child actor and his TV show brother remembering the “Good Times”. Starring Lawrence Sampson & Tom Morin this short film is hilariously serious and a must see! The film walked away with 6 awards including: “Best Locations”, “Best Editing”, “Best Acting”, “Best Direction”, "Best Screenplay", and the award for “Best Film”! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!!! -- 5/11/05 – I’m Hungry!!! So your sitting around bored on a Monday afternoon, what do you do? Create a cooking show of course…brilliant! So I just wrapped editing on the pilot episode of “I’m Starvin’ with Louis” and it’s funny as hell. An Internet show in less than three days? Hell yes because we are that good!!! -- 5/9/05 – Charmed!
Was flexing my DP skills this weekend on the latest video for “The Charms” directed by Benjamin Oliver. They have recently been nominated as Best Boston Act by The Boston Phoenix/WFNX and just released their new album “Pussycat” in stores last week. The video was shot at “Galaxy Park” recording studio here in Allston and features some of my best work to date! The lighting was done by the great Mike Henry assisted by Zack Miller with AC skills from Lou Scheele and an awsome style crew from “The Honah Lee”. Here are some still grabs. As you can see the colors were amazing, and the make-up was dead on! -- 4/01/05 - “Out of Context” Screens at VAIL Film Festival. So we just heard the TV Show pilot we worked on last year (shot by Mike and edited by Ben) was accepted to the VAIL Film Festival in Colorado. The show was called “Out of Context” and was directed by Jonathan Crowley and written by old film school buddy Ryan Noggle. It was described as A half-hour news satire/sketch comedy hybrid targeted towards an 18–35 demographic with an appreciation for irreverent comedy. Apparently the Vail Festival has a section for TV Show Pilots…weird. Good luck guys. -- 3/31/05 - Bens Peep Show -- 2/24/05 - Autumn Attention shuts down web server!!! |
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